Mark 9:38 bbe — John said to him, Master, we saw one driving out evil spirits in your name: and we said that he might not, because he i…

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"John said to him, Master, we saw one driving out evil spirits in your name: and we said that he might not, because he is not one of us."

— Mark 9:38, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 9 — Context

35

And seating himself, he made the twelve come to him; and he said to them, If any man has the desire to be first, he will be last of all and servant of all.

36

And he took a little child, and put him in the middle of them; and taking him in his arms, he said to them,

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Whoever will give honour to one such little child in my name, gives honour to me: and whoever gives honour to me, gives honour not to me, but to him who sent me.

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John said to him, Master, we saw one driving out evil spirits in your name: and we said that he might not, because he is not one of us.

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But Jesus said, Say not so: for there is no man who will do a great work in my name, and be able at the same time to say evil of me.

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He who is not against us is for us.

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Whoever gives you a cup of water, because you are Christ's, truly I say to you, he will in no way be without his reward.

Mark 9:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:38 say?
Mark 9:38 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “John said to him, Master, we saw one driving out evil spirits in your name: and we said that he might not, because he is not one of us.”
Where is Mark 9:38 in the Bible?
Mark 9:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 38.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 9:38.
What translation should I read Mark 9:38 in?
Mark 9:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 9:38?
Mark 9:38 reads (BBE): “John said to him, Master, we saw one driving out evil spirits in your name: and we said that he might not, because he is not one of us.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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